Mission Statement
"To insure the integrity of the County's election process through administration of all federal, state and local election laws in a uniform, consistent and accessible manner with the highest possible degree of professionalism. Further, to promote public confidence and increased participation by all eligible Amador County citizens in the election process."
What's New
No election will be held this November due to insufficient filings. Please check back at a later date for information on the 2010 elections.
The Elections Department is the primary election service provider and sole voter registration custodian for approximately 21,000 registered voters in Amador County, California. The Elections Department administers these duties in a non-partisan manner. This is essential to maintain the integrity of the system and the confidence of the electorate.
Permissible Uses of Voter Registration Information
Election Code Section 2157.2 provides that, in order that a voter be fully informed of the permissible uses of personal information supplied by him or her for the purpose of completing a voter registration affidavit that the following information be provided:
"Information on your voter registration affidavit will be used by election officials to send you official information on the voting process, such as the location of your polling place and the issues and candidates that will appear on the ballot. Commercial use of voter registration is prohibited by law and is a misdemeanor. Voter information may be provided to a candidate for office, a ballot measure committee, or other person for election, scholarly, journalistic, political, or governmental purposes, as determined by the Secretary of State. Driver's license and social security numbers, or signature as shown on your voter registration card, cannot be released for these purposes. If you have any questions about the use of voter information or wish to report suspected misuse of such information, please call the Secretary of State's Voter Protection and Assistance Hotline.
"Certain voters facing life-threatening situations may qualify for confidential voter status. For more information, please contact the Secretary of State's Safe At Home program or visit the Secretary of State's Web site at www.ss.ca.gov."